Two time star-maker finalist, Kristy Cox, is a natural born performer. When you hear her pure, distinct vocals, it’s hard to believe that she is only twenty-four.
Hailing from the Adelaide hills of SA, Kristy was the first artist to date to win both the South Australian Junior and Senior Champion of Champions.
In 2002 she was awarded the major cash development prize in the Nescafe Big Break.
After winning the 2004 Rocky Page Memorial Scholarship to attended the CMAA college of Country Music, this determined young woman decided to move interstate to pursue her aspirations.
“From a little girl of four to a confident vivacious young woman…, Kristy has always worked hard to find her dream.”
Deborah Minter-Jan 2007
Kristy took her first part-time job at 13 just to support her music and has since opened shows for Slim Dusty, Kasey Chambers, Beccy Cole and John Williamson in her home state.
Kristy is followed up her 2006 debut album, ‘From My Eyes’, which was nominated for Victorian Album of the Year, with a brand new EP she recorded in Nashville. ‘It was a dream come true’ when Kristy got into the studio during a two month trip of the USA. She recorded 4 tracks, including 2 originals, with award winning producer Mark Thornton and some of the world’s best session musicians. Rebecca Lynn Howard also features on Vocal Harmonies.
Her brand new accoustic country/Bluegrass album "Breaking New Ground" is set to be released at the Tamworth Country Music Festival in 2010. The Album which was recorded in Nashville and produced by songwriter Jerry Salley, is sure to impress. div>
Paying respect to her influences; Martina McBride, Leeann Womack, Melinda Schneider & Emmylou Harris, Kristy takes the stage with a style of country music that is dazzling, edgy and true to her generation.
Kristy Cox is sure to become a prominent young figure in Australian Country Music. Her stunning vocal ability, bright & genuine personality, and alluring stage presence will prove to you that she is that ‘little girl living her dream’.
Hi there, My second single and video clip off my Self titled Debut EP
has just been released to radio and is now sitting at #25 on CMC's Top
30. You can check out my new single and video clip 'You Better Run' on
www.toridarke.com Would love your support by requesting me on CMC http://www.countrymusicchannel.com.au/cmc/Requests.aspx and helping me to climb the charts.
Thank you very much for the Link Up & Sharing your music Nice to meet you through cyberlink! Keep up da Great Work! Wishes you All the Best in 2009! Enjoy your Week!
Stopping by to wish you a fantastic week!!! Hope all is going great with you!!! Check out my newest single Whipping Post on Texas radio NOW!!! I also hope to see you out at Armadillo Palace Wednesday November 11th @ 12:00pm for my interview and acoustic performance with 740 KTRH's Michael Berry (Texas Music Show) And later that night I will be at Dosey Doe in the Woodlands (9:15pm) See you there!!! Love, ~Susan Hickman www.susanhickman.com www.reverbnation.com/susanhickman www.twitter.com/susanhickman
Hey beautiful lady, how are you? Hope all is great with you. Just wanted to stop by and say hello and send you some myspace love. No words can ever express how truely greatful I am that you were able to spend our special day with us. Having you there made a very special day into a fairytale. We love you so much!! xxx
Happy Wednesday!!! Thanks for being such a great friend!!! YOU ROCK!!! Have a great week!!!!!
The big show at Tumbleweed Texas is this Friday August 28th with the Spiffingtons in Houston Texas I really hope to see you there!!! Love ~Susan www.susanhickman.com
Hey hunni, how are you? What you been up to? 73 days to go!! (10 n a half weeks):P lol. I finally got to see your video clips. I have dial-up so they would keep cutting out about every 3 seconds, so I went up to mum's and watched them. I am so proud of you! :)Love and miss ya heaps! Kymie xxx
You are AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for being a friend!!! Hope you had a Happy 4th of July!!!!! God Bless America!!!!!
Wrapped Up In Me is #38 on the New Music Weekly Country Main Chart!!!! I am also #18 on the top 30 Indie Chart this week!!! It is on radio stations across the nation, you can request it now!!!!! Also, If you are around Friday August 28th I'll be having a big show at Tumbleweed Texas in Houston Texas I really hope to see you there!!! Love ~Susan www.susanhickman.com
Hi There Kristy just cruisin past and saying Hi been some time since we caught up have a top week all the best from the chilly south east corner cheers Rod
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